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A Realist Approach For Qualitative Research

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This ground-breaking book makes the case for employing a realist philosophical perspective in qualitative research. Joseph Maxwell argues for critically applying a realist ontology to a number of important theoretical and methodological issues. The book outlines critical realism and considers its implications for how we conceptualize meaning and culture, causation, and diversity. The author applies critical realist ideas and approaches to the design and methods of qualitative research, and presents two in-depth case studies of projects he conducted, describing how realist (and other) perspectives informed the research, the methods, and the conclusions.

"
Maxwell′s book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. I especially like the discussions of causation, ′validity′, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed." - Burke Johnson, University of South Alabama

"This  timely text could at last get us to the tipping point where realistapproaches enter the mainstream of qualitative research. They have gainedwidespread acceptance by philosophers  but continue to be regarded withsuspicion by the dominant tribe of constructivist qualitative researchers. Maxwell provides a convincing case that realism helps to resolve many of theproblems they face without deserting cherished aspects of constructivism." -
Colin Robson, emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Huddersfield

"
This is the only book that I′m aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies."- Marianna L. Litovich, Wesleyan University


Editorial Reviews

Review

Maxwell′s book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, ‘validity’, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed." -- Burke Johnson Published On: 2011-09-13

“This book is well-written and clearly argued, and does a good job of connecting what are often arcane philosophical issues with the more practical concerns of carrying out qualitative research.” -- Sam Porter

“The information presented is novel. It serves to advance current epistemological thinking in the area of qualitative research. It is the only book I’m aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies.” -- Marianna L. Litovich

This timely text could at last get us to the tipping point where realistapproaches enter the mainstream of qualitative research. They have gainedwidespread acceptance by philosophers but continue to be regarded withsuspicion by the dominant tribe of constructivist qualitative researchers. Maxwell provides a convincing case that realism helps to resolve many of theproblems they face without deserting cherished aspects of constructivism. -- Colin Robson Published On: 2012-06-08

"This is a book that should be read by qualitative researchers at any stage of their career and by those critical of the qualitative and realist approach to social science, such is the manner in which Maxwell introduces, negotiates and analyses key issues in research methodology."

-- Robin J Smith ― Qualitative Research Published On: 2013-07-22

About the Author

Joseph A. Maxwell is a Professor (Emeritus) in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, where he taught courses on qualitative and mixed methods research. He is the author of Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach (3rd ed.; SAGE, 2013), A Realist Approach for Qualitative Research (SAGE, 2012), and papers on qualitative and mixed methods research, program evaluation, sociocultural theory, Native American societies, and medical education. He has a PhD in anthropology from the University of Chicago.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

F.T. · February 22, 2016

Excellent.

it is a great book! Why

A.B. · April 6, 2016

To me, it is a great book! Why? Because Professor Maxwell really shares his knowledge. He makes the crucial distinction between radical and moderate construtivism and makes a bridge between this inquiry's approach and interpretativism and critical realism showing the diferences and the common points. This book is helping me to prepare my phd thesis defense in Aveiro University next time. Absolutely great. Thank you

Four Stars

M.J. · April 5, 2016

This is a very organize and systematic book and really helpful for a qualitative researcher.

Very useful

s. · December 13, 2016

Such a good book. Used it countless times in last couple of years, through interlibrary loans. Decided to treat myself to a copy of my own!The different elements of critical realism are well explained, particularly in how it interacts with research design. Easier to read than other texts i have seen on the subject.

Really helped with my dissertation

D.O. · June 17, 2019

I was looking for guidance on utilising critical realism in qualitative research and came across this book, it's perfect and really helped to frame research methods into a perspective I could grasp.

Essential for qualitative researchers

S. · July 22, 2019

A great book for helping to understand critical realism at post graduate research level.

A Realist Approach For Qualitative Research

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Description:

This ground-breaking book makes the case for employing a realist philosophical perspective in qualitative research. Joseph Maxwell argues for critically applying a realist ontology to a number of important theoretical and methodological issues. The book outlines critical realism and considers its implications for how we conceptualize meaning and culture, causation, and diversity. The author applies critical realist ideas and approaches to the design and methods of qualitative research, and presents two in-depth case studies of projects he conducted, describing how realist (and other) perspectives informed the research, the methods, and the conclusions.

"
Maxwell′s book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. I especially like the discussions of causation, ′validity′, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed." - Burke Johnson, University of South Alabama

"This  timely text could at last get us to the tipping point where realistapproaches enter the mainstream of qualitative research. They have gainedwidespread acceptance by philosophers  but continue to be regarded withsuspicion by the dominant tribe of constructivist qualitative researchers. Maxwell provides a convincing case that realism helps to resolve many of theproblems they face without deserting cherished aspects of constructivism." -
Colin Robson, emeritus Professor of Psychology, University of Huddersfield

"
This is the only book that I′m aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies."- Marianna L. Litovich, Wesleyan University


Editorial Reviews

Review

Maxwell′s book is an outstanding accomplishment. He has connected a tremendous amount of past and present knowledge in it. His reading and integration cuts across multiple disciplines. I especially like the discussions of causation, ‘validity’, and the methodological significance of viewing culture as distributed." -- Burke Johnson Published On: 2011-09-13

“This book is well-written and clearly argued, and does a good job of connecting what are often arcane philosophical issues with the more practical concerns of carrying out qualitative research.” -- Sam Porter

“The information presented is novel. It serves to advance current epistemological thinking in the area of qualitative research. It is the only book I’m aware of that links issues of epistemology and ontology so directly with qualitative methodologies.” -- Marianna L. Litovich

This timely text could at last get us to the tipping point where realistapproaches enter the mainstream of qualitative research. They have gainedwidespread acceptance by philosophers but continue to be regarded withsuspicion by the dominant tribe of constructivist qualitative researchers. Maxwell provides a convincing case that realism helps to resolve many of theproblems they face without deserting cherished aspects of constructivism. -- Colin Robson Published On: 2012-06-08

"This is a book that should be read by qualitative researchers at any stage of their career and by those critical of the qualitative and realist approach to social science, such is the manner in which Maxwell introduces, negotiates and analyses key issues in research methodology."

-- Robin J Smith ― Qualitative Research Published On: 2013-07-22

About the Author

Joseph A. Maxwell is a Professor (Emeritus) in the College of Education and Human Development at George Mason University, where he taught courses on qualitative and mixed methods research. He is the author of Qualitative Research Design: An Interactive Approach (3rd ed.; SAGE, 2013), A Realist Approach for Qualitative Research (SAGE, 2012), and papers on qualitative and mixed methods research, program evaluation, sociocultural theory, Native American societies, and medical education. He has a PhD in anthropology from the University of Chicago.


Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars

F.T. · February 22, 2016

Excellent.

it is a great book! Why

A.B. · April 6, 2016

To me, it is a great book! Why? Because Professor Maxwell really shares his knowledge. He makes the crucial distinction between radical and moderate construtivism and makes a bridge between this inquiry's approach and interpretativism and critical realism showing the diferences and the common points. This book is helping me to prepare my phd thesis defense in Aveiro University next time. Absolutely great. Thank you

Four Stars

M.J. · April 5, 2016

This is a very organize and systematic book and really helpful for a qualitative researcher.

Very useful

s. · December 13, 2016

Such a good book. Used it countless times in last couple of years, through interlibrary loans. Decided to treat myself to a copy of my own!The different elements of critical realism are well explained, particularly in how it interacts with research design. Easier to read than other texts i have seen on the subject.

Really helped with my dissertation

D.O. · June 17, 2019

I was looking for guidance on utilising critical realism in qualitative research and came across this book, it's perfect and really helped to frame research methods into a perspective I could grasp.

Essential for qualitative researchers

S. · July 22, 2019

A great book for helping to understand critical realism at post graduate research level.

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